Master of the Fallen Fortress (Table 2) (Inactive)

Game Master TobiasBlues

"Fiu! What was that? Could have killed us, very dangerous. And what are those big tables here and the corpses?"

Eldon carefully searches the room.
Perception (+1 vs traps): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (18) + 5 = 23

Salena dodges most of the blast, but is still left with some burn wounds.

"Kyra, Could you patch us up please?" Salena asks the cleric. "It hurts all over..."

"Yes Salena it hurts. That was an impressive dodge of the flames when they exploded."

Sorry didn't show that the game updated.

Kyra nods with a smile before holding up her holy symbol, a warm glow shinning from it.

May the fires of the Dawnflower sooth your wounds.

Channel: 1d6 ⇒ 2
Channel: 1d6 ⇒ 4

Once you get a chance to look around the rest of the room, you see that the room is not just one section of the tower, but actually 2 chambers made into one. Opposite the black altar, a white one.

One each of the altars, a scroll sits.

Eldon approaches the altars and examines the scrolls. He has no knowledge about arcane objects, but he uses his innate elfish powers to cast a read magic spell and decipher both scrolls.
As for my magical talent trait I can cast read magic once a day

Eldon studies carefully the scrolls and prepares them to cast through his use magic devices knowledge in case it is needed. "These are a scroll of shatter and a scroll of shield other. Maybe you Kyra shall carry this shield other one and cast on us when appropriate. It seems there are no more doors here, so just go back to the main stairs and climb to the next floor."

If the party is ok with the suggestion, Eldon climbs the stairs up to the next floor and checks whatever he finds there:
Perception (+1 vs traps): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10

"Fine with me," Salena replies with a shrug. "I can't use scrolls anyway."

Salena follows after Eldon, and inspects the new floor.

Perception: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

"Hmm... Not much to see here, is there?"

That is fine, I'll use it when I we need it.

Moving up the stairs, you find yourself at another landing. The stairs continue up. Checking at the door, Eldon doesn't notice any traps and can't hear anything going on behind the door.

As much stealthy as posible Eldon opens the door and peers through.
stealth: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (20) + 9 = 29
perception (+1 vs traps): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (18) + 5 = 23

Silently opening the door, you are immediately hit by the pungent smell of troglodytes, but you're able to concentrate through the smell. The walls are lined with bunks and several more take up space out into the room, giving the room the appearance of an ill kept barracks.

Two of the bunks are currently occupied by the same small looking troglodytes, who seem to be entertaining themselves with a dice game. You can hear what sounds to be one more coming from the south of the room, but you can't see him properly when opening the door.

You guys have the surprise round if you want to attack

Eldon moves behind one of the troglodytes hopping to be unnoticed and giving a flank for his allies to attack.
Stealth: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (4) + 9 = 13

Once Eldon is in position, Billin spurs Remue into the room with his knees and goes for a swipe at the troglodyte trapped between him and Eldon.

Ride check to guide Remue with knees: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (20) - 1 = 19

Remue's bite: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10 damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6
free trip if bite hits: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10

Billin's morningstar: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6 damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Salena charges forward, and swings one of her blades at the troglodyte closest to her.

Swatooth Sabre, charge: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 5 + 2 = 14 Damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9

AC -2 due to charge.

Scimitar: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7
Striding in quickly, Krya tries to take the troglodyte by surprise but like her allies her attack goes wide.

Combat Order: Round 1
Eldon, Kyra, Trog (R: 0, G: 0, B: 0), Salena, Billin

Eldon moves frantically his rapier stabbing the troglodyte in his vital parts.
Rapier+flanking: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 5 + 2 = 22
Piercing+sneak attack damage: 2d6 + 1 ⇒ (3, 4) + 1 = 8

Kyra: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 2 = 19
Scimitar damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

Eldon stabs one of the troglodytes, nearly dropping him, but as it tries to stand again Kyra brings it down with a swing of her scimitar.

Trog Claw: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 1 = 19
Damage: 1d3 - 1 ⇒ (1) - 1 = 0
The other troglodyte that was playing dice glaces at the other, barking a command before moving up to claw at Eldon and managing to rake his claws down Eldon's arm.

The other trog rushes to the southern door and throws it open before rushing into the adjoining room.

Combat Order: Round 1
Eldon (1), Kyra, Trog (R: 0, G: 0, B: 12), Salena, Billin

Understanding the draconic words, Eldon shouts, "They are calling for reinforcements, bring him down!"

He then readies an action for an ally to give him a flank, stepping to one side if needed to get it.
Rapier + possible flanking: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 5 + 2 = 16
Piercing + sneak attack if flanking: 1d6 + 1 + 1d6 ⇒ (5) + 1 + (2) = 8

Remue closes with the remaining trogodyte, bearing down on him so hard that Billin is unable to get an attack in himself.
Ride check to guide with knees: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (5) - 1 = 4
Remue's bite: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 2 = 22 bite damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
Crit. confirm?: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 2 = 12 crit. damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6
Remue's trip, if bite hits: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 2 = 20

"First things first," Salena says, and takes a flanking position with Eldon. She swings both of her swords at the enemy in between them.

Sawtooth Sabre, main hand, flanking: 1d20 + 5 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (11) + 5 + 2 - 2 = 16 Damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6
Sawtooth Sabre, off hand, flanking: 1d20 + 5 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (11) + 5 + 2 - 2 = 16 Damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

With a quick snap and a shake of his head, Remue grabs the trog and drags it to the ground where Salena and Eldon are able to finish it off with their blows.

So do we go in after them? Kyra asks as she shifts a bit, making sure that all teh trogs are down.

Init: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (20) - 1 = 19

Combat Order: Round 2
Eldon (1), Kyra, Salena, Billin, Tulok, Trog (R: 0, G: 21, B: 12)

Through the door you can see the dull glow of something glowing coming from a brazier. A few metal items litter the area around the brazier. You can also see the forms of two troglodytes, one much larger than the others that you've seen, both appear to be waiting with javelins.

If Eldon is up he will go inside covering the party in defensive mode: CA 23

Billin sheathes his morningstar and chants a spell.

casting magic stone

Salena goes total defense, and approaches the door.

"Come on, creeps! Throw those at me, if you think they'll hurt me!"

AC 23

Young Readied vs Eldon: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6
Tulok Readed vs Eldon: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (16) + 0 = 16

As Eldon moves through the door, both Trogs hurl their javelins at him, but neither get anywhere close. Then both close in to attack, the smaller one drawing a club while Tulok uses his claws.

Young Club: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3
Young Claw: 1d20 - 4 ⇒ (11) - 4 = 7
Young Bite: 1d20 - 4 ⇒ (15) - 4 = 11

Tulok Claw: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

But once again none of the attacks get anywhere near Eldon.

Party Up
Red (0), Tulok (0)

Eldon gives a somersault between both troglodytes and starts squeezing between their attacks until he reaches a good flanking position for his companions.
Acrobatics (Tulok): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (16) + 9 = 25
Acrobatics (-2 for second enemy): 1d20 + 9 - 2 ⇒ (9) + 9 - 2 = 16

Then he sets foot in Tulok's back and readies an action to attack him once he gets a flanking buddy.
Rapier: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 5 + 2 = 25
Piercing+sneak attack: 2d6 + 1 ⇒ (4, 6) + 1 = 11

Billin unleashes a sling bullet at Tulok.

sling attack: 1d20 - 2 ⇒ (8) - 2 = 6 Includes -4 for firing into melee

sling damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Sawtooth sabre, main hand, flanking: 1d20 + 5 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 5 - 2 + 2 = 15 Damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9
Sawtooth sabre, off hand, flanking: 1d20 + 5 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 5 - 2 + 2 = 17 Damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

Salena takes a 5-foot step forward, then swings one of her swords at the enemy in between Eldon and herself.

If the enemy in between them still stands, she swings her other sword at it as well. Otherwise, she'll swing her second sword at the other enemy. (In which case her 2nd attack roll will be 15.)

Eldon easily slips past both troglodytes and waits to attack as Billin's sling bullet slams into the door frame near Salena's head. As Salena moves up and lashes out with her swords, Eldon attacks as well.

Between Eldon's well-placed stab and Salena's first attack, the massive trog falls to the ground, and Salena turns her attention to the smaller foe, but her remaining attack is deflected by the trog.

Trog AoO: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 1 = 16
Damage: 1d4 - 1 ⇒ (3) - 1 = 2
Kyra scimitar: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 2 = 11

Kyra moves into the room, stepping over the dropped trog, but draws the attack of the smaller one. The club hits, causing a muffled cry from Krya and throwing off her own attack.

Trog club vs Salena: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 1 = 21
Crit?: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 1 = 10
Trog claw vs Salena: 1d20 - 4 ⇒ (3) - 4 = -1
Trog Bite vs Salena: 1d20 - 4 ⇒ (10) - 4 = 6
Club Damage: 1d4 - 1 ⇒ (4) - 1 = 3

The remaining trog seems to boil over with rage and directs it at Salena, scoring a solid hit with it's club, but it's other flailing attacks miss completely.

Party Up
Red (0), Tulok (20)

Sawtooth sabre, main hand, flanking: 1d20 + 5 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 5 - 2 + 2 = 23 Damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5
Sawtooth sabre, off hand, flanking: 1d20 + 5 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 5 - 2 + 2 = 23 Damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

Salena will attack the remaining troglodyte after both she and Eldon are in flanking position.

Eldon circles around the troglodyte getting a good flanking position with Salena. He then darts into attack a coordinated set of stabs with the woman.
Rapier: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 5 + 2 = 27
Piercing+sneak attack damage: 2d6 + 1 ⇒ (6, 6) + 1 = 13
Crit. confirm: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 5 + 2 = 27
Piercing damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

Salena's blades cut a deadly criss-cross on the trogs chest and shortly after a thin blade pierces through the creature's chest, right through it's heart.

With a quick push, Eldon removes the very dead trog from his blade and you are all able to get a better look at the room.

A brazier of glowing coals sits in the center of the room, its acrid smoke mixes with the ever-present troglodyte stench making it even more pungent. Knives, pokers, and other metal implements lie atop a rusty iron box. Near the box, a rusty iron chest sits.

A door is there to the northeast.

"Great combination Salena" the elf smiles pulling out his rapier.

Eldon carefully inspects the box and the chest for traps.
Take 20 for 25 total, and unlock if necesaire 29

"I fully agree," Salena replies smilingly.

Salena then takes a look around, at the room and the items in it.

Perception: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 2 = 14

When done looking, she walks over to the door, and tries to carefully opens it to take a peek at what's on the other side.

Stealth: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (1) + 0 = 1
Perception: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 2 = 16

Or at least that was the plan, but Salena makes quite a noise while opening the door.

If the box and chest are clear, Eldon will open them. If he do not succeeds to unlock them 20 + 9 = 29, he will smash it until broken.

The box and chest both check out clean. The box doesn't seem to hold anything, possibly it was used to carry in something else, but the chest contains equipment. Equipment sized for an average human.

The chest contains: masterwork studded leather armor, masterwork buckler, masterwork rapier, shortbow with 15 arrows, a pair of scrolls, a compass with some unique etchings on it, and a climbers kit.

As Eldon checks over the chest and box, Salena checks around the room, spotting a tarnished looking key on the bigger trogs "belt". The items that have been set out, look to be implements of torture.

Salena moves over to the door and listens for a moment. She can hear some shallow breathing coming from the other side of the door, but as she leans against it trying to hear more the door slips from it's latch and swings open quickly, almost spilling her onto the floor.

Sitting with it's back to you, is a humanoid figure. It's shoulder's slump a little at the noise, but it doesn't turn. A cold, hoarse voice comes from it.

What, did you finally come back to finish the job you deranged beasts?

"Some might consider me deranged, but I'm not a beast!"

Local: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19
"I think this is the equipment of a pathfinder. Don't be scared, we are no beasts. What have they done to you? Who you are?"

"We're not here to harm you," Salena tells the map. "The creatures are dead."

Salena looks at the key she just found. She moves over to the man, and tries the key on his shackles. "I hope this proves we don't mean harm? Your gear's in the other room."

"Take your things and help us, we are short of hands here. What were you doing here? Why did you came? How did they took you?" says Eldon with a smile in his face.
Diplomacy: 1d20 - 2 ⇒ (13) - 2 = 11

The man stops and turns, blinking at the light. You can see days worth of pain and fear fade from his face as he realizes that you aren't troglodytes.

I... yes please unlock these manacles and get me out of here.

Once unlocked, the man stands and staggers his way out into the adjoining room, stretching and drawing in a deep breath.

Ugh, feels so much better to not be able to touch the walls when I stretch. Please forgive me, I am Balenar Forsend a member of the Pathfinder Society. I was exploring this newly opened tower when those creatures, he gestures toward Tullok. surprised me and captured me. They planned to sacrifice me to some dark god of theirs, so I am grateful that you came upon me.

"No problem, glad we could help a fellow Pathfinder. Why don't you grab your gear and join us?

"So great you are saved! Come follow us!"
Eldon gets back to explore the barracks room.
Perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 5 = 17

He then follows up with the next door.

Billin and Remue follow Eldon.

"Don't sweat it, colleague," Salena replies to Balenar.

"Are you able to join us, or are your wounds too severe? If you'd rather not join, I suggest you wait in this room while we continue our exploration."

Salena moves over to the door of the last large room on this floor. She readies an attack as she carefully opens the door.

Perception for revealed room: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

Of course I'll join you. Its the least I can do since you saved me. Thank and I want a little revenge against these vile lizards. I am hurt, but nothing that will prevent me from continuing on.

Salena opens the door slowly and can see into a room where the cracks in the walls and ceiling of the chamber have allowed rainwater to collect here, flooding the room and giving rise to a profusion of mold and fungus along the walls and ceiling.

Sitting in one of the shallow pools, a massive frog rests. It turns bulbous eyes toward you and with a warning croak begins to hop toward you.

Combat Starts

Combat Order: Round 1
Eldon, Salena, Frog, Kyra, Balenar, Billin

Survival: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (6) - 1 = 5

Not having any idea of the creature, Eldon moves in and fires an arrow at the frog while she is still processing what is going on in its room.
Shortbow: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (20) + 5 = 25
Confirm critical: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8
piercing+sneak attack: 2d6 ⇒ (1, 3) = 4

Survival: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11

Survival: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 24

"It may look icky, but the mold's not dangerous! Some weirdos in strange places even eat it."

Salena charges into the room, swinging one of her swords at the frog.

Sawtooth sabre, Charge: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 5 + 2 = 21 Damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

AC -2 till next turn.

Eldon's arrow sinks into the frog's hide a moment before Salena's blade cuts a nasty slice across the creature's belly. It lets out a hurt croak before lunging at Salanea trying to bite her.

Bite: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 16

But the creature's teeth can't make it through Salena's armor.

As the frog is trying to munch on Salena, Kyra slips into the room and up to the creature, slashing at it with her blade.

Kyra Scimitar: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

But her foot slips in one of the puddles of water and her attack is way off.

Balenar walks into the room, sizing up the situation.

Come now my new friends, this beast is no match you us. Send it back to whatever rock it crawled out from under.

Inspire courage +1

Combat Order: Round 1
Eldon, Salena, Frog (9), Kyra, Balenar, Billin

Billin spurs Remue, and he makes his way around the frog.

Ride check: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (18) - 1 = 17

Billin's morningstar: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11 morningstar damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

bite attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 3 = 14 bite damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

Eldon drops his shortbow and moves towards the frog drawing his rapier and setting himself in flanking position.

Free: drop shortbow
Move: move 30' to the frog surrounding it
Standard: draw rapier (my BAB is still 0 so no drawing while moving)